And So It Goes....

We lost a dear friend this year....our Beardie Mac. Mac was almost 12 and while we had watched him slow down, it was a complete surprise one day when he just decided that he was done here. As a communicator you would think I would be better at that. But I had ignored the gentle taps on my shoulder from those that had gone on before, preferring to think that it was just old memories surfacing. Really, I knew what was going on, I saw my Cher and Mac's sister Mira, and knew they were preparing me.
One day soon I will regale you all with Mac stories, but am not quite ready yet.

Instead, I will announce that we have a new visitor here- 11 week old Cash!Cash is out of Traveler and Sadie and Fiona's little brother. He is here for a bit, to grow up a little and then possibly move on to a show home. In the mean time, we are now in puppy central!
He made the trip here just fine, and is one of the best natured little guys I have ever seen. His tail never stops and he loves to cuddle and kiss.....
Traveler thinks his little boy is wonderful, and rolls all over the place trying to impress him.He is gentl while rough-housing, and it is so sweet to watch.
Fiona just watched him for the first day. She has now decided that he is great as long as he is chasing her and doing what she wants. I may soon have to dress her in overalls and a turtleneck when she goes outside, to prevent hair loss, but we will see. Cash loves to grab onto the hair( it IS enticing, flying around like that)and we will try some Bitter Apple first.
So much to remember with puppies. We go out about every hour,I have to sweep all the time, but he still finds bits of hair under things to eat, there are toys everywhere, but he prefers plastic or cabinets(again-Bitter Apple). Luckily he sleeps good at night and loves his crate.
Cash had his first bath yesterday and did admirably. He likes brushing so far, we will see about the hard stuff later(nails, ears , all the "tidbits")

Cash looks so much like Traveler.....I watch them all playing outside and it amazes me- Trav, Fiona, and now Cash. The ones that have passed leave their mark. I am blessed to have the same line continue, to add new things, to cherish the parts that I love.

So soon we will have lots of Cash stories to tell and add him to the history that we have. Whether he stays here or moves on to another home, the legacy we have created will always be here. Loving, sweet-tempered Beardies...goofy at times, but very intelligent and wonderful companions.....what more could we ask!